Football

Anthony Parker recently completed his fifth season at Sacramento
State and his fourth as the team's defensive coordinator.

Parker took over the reins of the Hornet defense in 2010 and saw
his unit respond by finishing third in the Big Sky Conference in
total defense and scoring defense. Led by second team All-American,
first team all-Big Sky selection and Arizona Cardinal signee Zack
Nash, the Hornet defense recorded 26 total sacks and 66
tackles-for-loss. The defense also intercepted 10 passes and
recovered 16 of the 17 fumbles it forced.

Along with Nash, who led the nation in TFLs per game, the
defense also featured second team all-Big Sky selections Christian
Clark, Peter Buck and Zach Schrader. Clark went on to continue his
career with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in
the spring.

Overall, the defense surrendered 20 points or less in seven of
the 11 games, including the final four of the season.

This past season (2013), Parker saw linebacker Todd Davis named
first team all-Big Sky after leading the league and ranking fifth
nationally with 10.9 tackles per game. Davis concluded his
four-year career with 351 tackles which ranks second in school
history. Sophomore defensive end Darnell Sankey and nickelback
Markell Williams both earned honorable mention all-Big Sky
accolades.

In 2012, Parker coached six players to all-Big Sky honors.
Cornerback Osagie Odiase was placed on the second team while safety
Ryan McMahon, linebackers Todd Davis and Jeff Badger, defensive end
Avery White and defensive tackle Matt Lawrence were honorable
mention. McMahon signed with the Green Bay Packers after the
season, marking the second consecutive season the team put a
defensive player in the NFL.

In 2011, four players were honored by the conference at the end
of the year. Nash, once again, earned first team accolades as well
as being named first team All-America by the American Football
Coaches Association and the Associated Press. Cornerback Kyle
Monson was placed on the second team while linebacker Todd Davis
and safety Joe Larche were honorable mention.

In his first season at Sacramento State, Parker oversaw the
team's defensive backs and was also the special teams coordinator.
In that role, he coached safety Zach Schrader to Big Sky Conference
Newcomer of the Year honors as well as being named second team
all-conference.

Parker came to the Hornets from Boise State where he assisted
the program for four seasons. He began his tenure with the Broncos
as a student manager during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Parker was
then named a graduate assistant in 2007 and 2008 where he worked
with the defensive line and also nickel backs. During his time at
BSU, the team posted a 44-8 overall record and advanced to a bowl
game each season. The highlight came in 2006 when Boise State
finished the year 13-0, including an overtime victory over Oklahoma
in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Ironically, the Broncos began that
year with a victory over Sacramento State.

Prior to joining the Boise State program, Parker was a high
school coach in the Sacramento area. He was the defensive backs
coach and pass-defense coordinator at Del Oro High School in
Loomis, Calif., from 2002-04. While at Del Oro, he helped coach the
Golden Eagles to a berth in the Sac-Joaquin Section Div. II
championship game in 2004. During that season, Del Oro led the
Sierra Foothill League in interceptions and also allowed the fewest
points. In 2002, Parker coordinated a pass defense which led the
Sacramento area with 20 interceptions.

Parker also coached at Rocklin High School in 2000 and 2001.
While there, he served as the defensive backs coach for a unit
which led the league in scoring defense and allowed just 32.9
passing yards per game.

A Northern California native, Parker graduated from Del Oro HS
in 1992. He then spent four years in the United States Marine Corps
before attending Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif., where he played
both defensive back and wide receiver. He earned a bachelor's
degree in social science from Boise State in 2007.

He and his wife, Trisha, were married in July of 2007. The
couple have two sons, Bodie (4) and Hagan (1).

Recruiting Area: All high schools and junior
colleges in the North Bay up to the Oregon border.